10 Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes for the Busy Holiday Season

The hustle of the holiday season usually means there isn't much time to cook a warm and nourishing meal at the end of the day. Before you surrender to a dinner of broken peppermint cookies and leftover eggnog, try one of these ten recipes — they're quick, easy and exactly what you need to get you through that late-night cookie-baking session.

You may notice that these recipes share a couple foolproof tricks for quick and satisfying dinners. They rely on quick-cooking proteins like eggs and seafood, or use the high heat of stir-frying to finish cooking fast. Saucy dishes are served over fast-cooking grains like quinoa and couscous. And when in doubt, buy some store-bought dough and make pizza.

Anjali is a former private chef who is currently a full-time nutrition student, with plans to become a registered dietitian. She lives in New Orleans with her husband and toddler. You can read more of her writing at Eat Your Greens.